(a) (1) If requested, the Board shall provide an opportunity for a full hearing, including the right to counsel and cross–examination for all interested parties, in a proceeding regarding any benefit provided under this title.
(2) (i) Through the member presiding at a hearing, the Board may:
1. administer oaths; and
2. apply to the circuit court of any county for a subpoena for a witness.
(ii) If the Board applies for a subpoena under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the circuit court shall grant the subpoena if the court finds that:
1. the evidence of the witness is necessary to provide a fair hearing; and
2. requiring attendance by the witness would not be oppressive.
(b) (1) The Board shall keep a record of its proceedings.
(2) The record shall be open to public inspection.